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Hiddenite and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.212.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Brucite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hiddenite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.